Jayln
A feminine name derived from the English name "Jaylin" meaning "little wanderer".
Name Census estimates that about 647 living Americans carry the first name Jayln. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 64.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Jayln today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jayln births was 2004 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jayln. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
647
~ 1 in 529,759 Americans
Peak year
2004
51 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2020 SSA rank
#12,913
Tracked since 1993
Gender
Gender distribution for Jayln
Jayln is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 657 total registrations, 425 (64.7%) were male and 232 (35.3%) were female.
Jayln as a male name
- Ranked #12,913 in 2020
- 5 male births in 2020
- Peak: 2004 (37 births)
Jayln as a female name
- Ranked #14,885 in 2017
- 6 female births in 2017
- Peak: 2007 (21 births)
Popularity
Jayln: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jayln from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 400 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jayln by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jayln during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaylns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jayln
The given name Jayln is a relatively modern variation of the name Jalen, which itself is derived from the Arabic name Jalal. Jalal is comprised of the Arabic roots "jal" meaning glory or grandeur, and "al" meaning the. Thus, the name Jalal carries the meaning of "the glorious one" or "the majestic one."
The transition from Jalal to Jalen likely occurred when the name was introduced to English-speaking cultures. The substitution of the "e" for the "a" in the second syllable was a common adaptation made to Arabic names when they were anglicized. The spelling variation of Jayln emerged more recently, possibly as a creative twist on the traditional Jalen spelling.
While the name Jalal has deep roots in Arabic culture, its earliest recorded use is difficult to pinpoint precisely. However, it is known to have been used as a name since the early days of Islam, as it appears in some of the earliest Islamic texts and historical records.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear the name Jalal was Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, scholar, and Sufi mystic. Born in 1207 in present-day Afghanistan, Rumi's poetic works and philosophical teachings have had a lasting impact on both Persian and Islamic literature and thought.
Another important figure in Islamic history who bore the name Jalal was Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, a 13th-century Khwarezmian ruler and military commander. He played a significant role in the Mongol invasions of the Middle East and is remembered for his defense of the region against the Mongol armies.
In the realm of science, Jalal-ud-Din Malik Shah was a 15th-century Persian astronomer and mathematician. He made notable contributions to the fields of astronomy and astrology and authored several influential works on these subjects.
Moving forward in time, Jalal Agha was a prominent 19th-century Iranian statesman and diplomat. He served as the Prime Minister of Persia (present-day Iran) and played a crucial role in the country's political affairs during the Qajar dynasty.
Finally, in the modern era, Jalal Al-e Ahmad was a 20th-century Iranian writer, novelist, and social critic. Born in 1923, he was a prominent figure in the Iranian literary scene and is best known for his critiques of Western cultural influence on Iranian society.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Jalal or its variations, including the more modern spelling of Jayln. While the name has Arabic roots, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted and adapted by various communities over the centuries.
People
Jayln + last name combinations
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FAQ
Jayln: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jayln?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 647 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jayln going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 529,759 US residents.
Is Jayln a common name?
We classify Jayln as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 657 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jayln most popular?
The single biggest year for Jayln was 2004, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jayln is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jayln a male name?
Yes, 64.7% of people registered as Jayln in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.